Motor Home Deductions: Done Right—or Gone Entirely? To get my complete article with all the details… A motor home deduction sounds straightforward… Until a court case wipes it out completely. I’ve seen this happen more than once—and the Jackson case is a perfect example of how a solid deduction can be lost, not because it was wrong… but because it was positioned … [Read more...]
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Spouse on payroll: the compliance trap hiding in plain sight
“Spouse on Payroll: the ComplianceTrap Hiding in Plain Sight” To get my complete article with all the details… You hire your spouse. You set up a Section 105-HRA. The plan reimburses $20,000 in family medical costs. Now someone asks: shouldn't you also put your spouse on payroll and issue a W-2? It feels like the safe move. But safe for whom—and at what cost? … [Read more...]
The AI gave him three citations. None of them existed
“The AI Gave Him Three Citations.None of Them Existed.” To get my complete article with all the details… A lawyer needed to defend his client against a $2.3 million IRS deficiency notice. He asked an AI tool a tax question. The AI gave him exactly the answer he was looking for—complete with case citations, docket numbers, and years. Confident. Authoritative. … [Read more...]
Keep This Tax Credit Checklist on Your Desktop
“Keep This Tax CreditChecklist on Your Desktop” To get my complete article with all the details… Tax credit rules are layered. EITC residency requirements. Qualified education expenses. Alternative fuel vehicle credits. One missed step and you're facing audit exposure—or worse, a damaged reputation. For tax preparers, the IRS requires strict due diligence under IRC … [Read more...]
The Goodwill Clothing Deduction Trap Most Taxpayers Miss
“The Goodwill Clothing DeductionTrap Most Taxpayers Miss” To get my complete article with all the details… He donated thousands of dollars’ worth of clothing to charity. The IRS didn’t question the donation. They didn’t question the value. They denied the entire deduction anyway. Why? Because of one technical documentation rule most taxpayers have … [Read more...]